Leadership
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle delves into the dynamics of highly successful groups and uncovers their secrets to success. The book explores the three essential skills that build strong communities and foster a positive culture – building safety, sharing vulnerability, and establishing purpose. Safety First Creating a sense of safety
Leadership
WOLFPACK by Abby Wambach is a powerful manifesto that challenges the norms of leadership and success, offering a new perspective for individuals to come together, unleash their power, and change the game. Drawing from her experiences as a world-class athlete, Wambach shares insights and principles that inspire personal and collective
startups
In a riveting conversation with Adam Grant, Mark Cuban, the serial entrepreneur and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, shares his unique insights on entrepreneurship, the healthcare industry, and the future of work. He discusses his latest venture, Cost Plus Drugs, an online pharmacy aiming to disrupt the healthcare
Leadership
Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found, shares her wealth of experience in this episode of The Knowledge Project. She delves into the intricacies of scaling a business, the importance of trust in a team, and the value of investing in people. Simmer also opens up about her personal journey through
Leadership
In this episode of ‘Re:Thinking with Adam Grant’, Ava DuVernay, the first Black woman director to win at Sundance and get nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, shares her journey from being a publicist to a successful filmmaker. She discusses her leadership style, the importance of teamwork, and
Leadership
In this episode of The Knowledge Project Podcast, Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company, shares his insights on leadership and teamwork. He discusses his journey of service, the principles of successful teamwork, and how to create a culture of love and respect within an organization. The idea of
Building Teams
“The Synergist” presents a model of team dynamics that identifies the roles played by different types of team members, including visionaries, operators, processors, and synergists, and explains how to leverage each person’s strengths to achieve better outcomes for the team. The Visionary Visionaries are creative, big-picture thinkers who excel
AudioBooks
“The Empathetic Workplace” focuses on providing guidance and tools for managers and organizations to create a more empathetic and compassionate workplace, particularly in response to trauma and difficult situations. Manning draws on research and real-world examples to provide practical advice for leaders to improve the workplace culture and support their
Building Teams
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” outlines five key areas where teams commonly struggle and provides guidance on how to address these issues. The five dysfunctions include absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The
Communication Skills
Mastering the art of email communication can be a game-changer. Discover five essential tips that can transform your emails from overlooked to irresistible, ensuring you always receive a response. Let's delve into the world of effective email writing. How to write an effective email Try tweaking just five
Productivity
More of us are working different hours than our colleagues, reducing our real-time communication. Will it stay this way? O.K., maybe it won’t, but it is changing the nature of the work we do and how we communicate with each other as a result. Asynchronous Communication This is
Leadership
The Pygmalion Effect is where an individual’s performance is influenced by others’ expectations. In other words, higher expectations lead to higher performance. However, it is more relevant to how our expectations of others affect our behavior towards them. For example, school teacher Mrs. Dolety expects her student, Toby, to